Davis, who is averaging 25.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists this season, was ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup against the Pacers but continues to trend in a positive direction. His status will be monitored closely as he recovers.

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis has practiced with the club's NBA G League affiliate to get some five-on-five work in as he prepares for a possible return from a left adductor strain.

The most charitable possible explanation for the Luka Dončić trade -- and this was already a stretch -- was that it improved the team's short-term prospects. Nico Harrison told us as much when he said,